Heavy Wool Russian Military Longcoat on Ebay

[randooch]

Quite the unusual item, I suspect. (I'll pull the auction for a good offer; always happy to cut E-Prey out of the loop.)

Any dating info from you experts would be most appreciated!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270940507299#ht_737wt_908

 

[randooch]

I'm surprised there are no bids yet. 20 bucks too much? [huh]

I wish it fit me. This coat could be worn out and about without you looking like a re-enactor, too, unlike with some old military clothing items.

 

[D-503]

It's probably from the 1970s or 1980s, but the cut and construction are essentially unchanged from WWII. I'd bid myself, if I didn't already have three! (And if it wasn't 70 degrees!)

 

[randooch]

Hmm. 'Twas a lounger who guessed 1940's, based on the brownish color, I think. Why do you think later?

 

[D-503]

Two things.
One, the insignia are probably post-war; WWII-era shoulderboards and collar tabs had piping based on the branch of service.

Two, WWII-era overcoats apparently did not have the lining extend to the, for want of a better term, right lapel (at least, that's what a Soviet reenactor once told me).

Other than that, it's basically identical to a WWII overcoat. As for the color, I don't know. I have postwar examples that are stone gray and others that are much more brownish, so I don't necessarily think that's the deciding factor.

 

[Trotsky]

Color is actually pretty fluid, as the Soviets used all different shades of grey and Lend-Lease US brown as well. These are good overcoats, I have 2, and are getting harder to find, even in smaller sizes like this one.

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks for the heads-up on this. I bought it for my son. We reenact WWII Soviet army.
Only a few mod's needed to go to battle!

 

[randooch]

Cool!

Man, the more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. This condition doesn't improve as time marches on.

Side note: Butte, I lived on your street for years! I'm trying to get ahold of the address as we speak; my sister owned the place and will know the number. We were one block north of the 210 on the east side of the street, corner of Villa.

Small world.

 

[ButteMT61]

OK, that's cool - but how do you know what street I live on??? :eeek:
Let me know where you lived!

 

[randooch]

OK, that's cool - but how do you know what street I live on??? :eeek:
Let me know where you lived!

Your shipping address is on the Paypal receipt.

 

[ButteMT61]

Your shipping address is on the Paypal receipt.

Oh hell - I didn't even realize it was YOUR auction! Son of a gun. I read it so quickly, I missed the details. lolWell, thanks for the jacket. My son will love it - and let me know when you find out the address. How long ago were you there? It's changed a lot.My son called it "early post-war" and is close enough to make it a WWII piece. He's pretty good at this stuff, and is fluent in Russian, so I trust his judgment.

 

[ButteMT61]

Just opened the jacket. It's perfect! He can wear it over his telogreika (as per regulations) and it looks as if it were made for him! He and I thank you much. Just hope we didn't kill off your stamp collection lol
Posting to affirm a great transaction with "randooch".

 

[Dr H]

He just needs that ushanka now Scott ;-)

 

[ButteMT61]

He just needs that ushanka now Scott ;-)

I was so wondering about that today Ian. I'll ask him if he's thought more on this...

 

[Dr H]

It's got his name on it...
...er...not literally of course, 'cos that would devalue it ;-)